Blackthorn Walking Stick

Did your Father or Grandfather have an Irish Walking Stick? It was more then likely made form Blackthorn bushes that are found throughout Ireland, though with modern agricultural methods they are becoming less prevalent making a Blackthorn Irish Walking Stick even more unique . Blackthorn is renowned for its hardness being one of the tougher woods in the wild. It has been prized for centuries as a material primarily for premium walking sticks. The original Blackthorn Walking sticks were 1 to 2 foot long Irish shillelaghs. A good Donnybrook would not have been complete without a handy Blackthorn Stick on your side. These sticks are a natural painted black with a rough texture and have a clear coat over the handle that develops a lovely patina over the years. The Irish kept their modified shillelaghs and the world gained a beautiful and functional Irish walking stick known simply as the Irish Blackthorn. These Walking sticks have a textured black painted finish and a handle at about a 30 degree angle. To be sure.....